Fall 2026 Southwest Baptist University Academic Competitive Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Southwest Baptist University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end on the

15th of January, 2026.

 

Scholarship Summary: 

Southwest Baptist University is offering academic competitive scholarships to top-performing freshmen students (US citizens and residents only). If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be invited to participate in a Scholars Day to earn one of the academic-competitive scholarships.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Obtain a minimum high school GPA of 3.3+*
ii. Incoming transfer students with a 3.5 college GPA or above will also be invited.

*High school seniors with a 3.3 GPA that have submitted a 16 ACT/ 910 SAT/ 56 CLT to the admissions office are not eligible for Scholars Day.

Value of Scholarship: 

There are two scholarships awarded on Scholars Day namely;
i. J. R. Maupin Founders Award: Full-tuition (two awards offered annually)
ii. Dutile Scholars Award: $500-$2,500 (awarded to each Scholars Day participant not selected for the J.R. Maupin Founders Award)

Scholarship Application Guide: 

To apply,
i. Complete a freshman admission application to SBU.
ii. If you qualify, you will be invited to participate in a Scholars Day to earn one of the academic-competitive scholarships. 

2026 Scholars Day

• Saturday, January 24, 2026 

Scholarship Website: 

Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the SBU Scholarship Page.